Heart Health

It's actually easy being green, especially when you are a yummy green smoothie! Looking for a fast, vitally energizing breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up? This refreshing smoothie combines nutrient-rich spinach with sweet fresh pineapple and cooling cucumber and mint. Pureeing rather than juicing

Full of warm spices and sweet apple, these wholesome muffins make a healthy start to the day. They can also serve as a delightful afternoon snack or dessert. Source: Ornish Ingredients: 2 TABLESPOONS ground flaxseeds (flaxseed meal) 1/4 CUP water 1 1/2 CUPS whole wheat flour can substitute with

Black beans, pinto beans, and corn come together in this taco filling with a sauce of tomatoes, poblano peppers, and smoky chipotle peppers simmered with oregano and cumin. This dish offers lots of fiber, plant-based protein, and heart-healthy vitamins. Source: Ornish Ingredients: ONE 28-OZ CAN fire

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Finally, a moist, fudgy, delicious truffle that’s good for you, too. Sweet, nutrient-dense medjool dates take the place of sugar here, while dark cocoa is rich in flavonoids (antioxidant compounds that help ward off inflammation and lower blood pressure) as well as in

Red lentils make a fast and easy chili, perfect for warming up. This simple one-pot meal is excellent for a crowd or for a no-fuss dinner with family and friends. (It’s even better the next day.) Butternut squash is easy to find, but you can also use kabocha squash, which has a rich, chestnutty

Looking for a healthier dish to serve at your next party or potluck? This jicama slaw is a blend of sweet citrus, refreshing jicama, and a kick from radishes and Thai chile peppers. It's the perfect side for your next event (and it is heart healthy and Ornish approved)! It's great on its own or as a

Hummus is a great way to add additional fiber as well as health benefits of chickpeas. Hummus can be made with white beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), or even black beans. In addition, it can also be made with or without oil. In the following recipe, you can use your favorite style of hummus and

Two recent studies, published back to back in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, showed that the use of Aspirin for primary prevention may not be beneficial for healthy elderly people. The studies also found that there is increased risk of bleeding with daily aspirin as well as

This article first appeared in the Spring 2019 Beacon - the Innovation issue. Read more from the issue here. Healthcare may not be the first industry to come to mind when you picture the top creative thinkers and innovators of our time. However, creativity and innovation are both crucial to the ways

Is it a coincidence that February is American Heart Month and also includes Valentine's Day? We think not! This year, we encourage you to give your sweetheart something that is not only sweet, but that is also good for their heart! Here are some suggestions: Red Wine. Red wine should be consumed in